Challenge Based Learning

Engage, Investigate, Act

Challenge Based Learning is a framework for learning while solving real-world challenges. The framework fuels collaboration to identify big ideas, ask thoughtful questions, and identify, investigate, and solve challenges. Challenge Based Learning helps learners gain deep subject area knowledge and develop the skills necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.

The Challenge Based Learning framework is divided into three interconnected phases: Engage, Investigate and Act. Each phase includes activities that prepare learners to move to the next phase. Supporting the entire process is an ongoing process of documentation, reflection, and sharing. Watch our quick tip to learn more.

How to Use Challenge Based Learning in the Ciena Solutions Challenge

Challenge Based Learning invites teachers to become collaborators in learning who leverage the power of students, seek new knowledge alongside students, and model positive habits of mind and new ways of thinking and learning.

In Challenge Based Learning, teachers provide space and time for students to try new things, make mistakes, follow false paths, and correct their course. Teachers do not need to know all of the information ahead of time; instead, they must be willing to work alongside students to find the answers.

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Focusing on the Big Idea

Guide students through the Engage phase and promote student agency with the use of Engage activities and strategies.

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Investigating Through Questioning and Research

Guide students through powerful learning experiences as they investigate their challenge.

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Designing Your Action Concept

Create solutions that address the Essential Question within your community.

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